Tulare County property record for 1280 E Richard Smith Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,753 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,943 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,371 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 171-216-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 171-216-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,753 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,753 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,943 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 171-216-001 |
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| Street Address | 1280 E RICHARD SMITH AVE |
| City | TULARE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93274-8035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 OAKVIEW ESTATES UNIT #7 RM 35-39 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKVIEW ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TULARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 2302 |
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 E RICHARD SMITH AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-8035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202561530 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053275 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1280 E RICHARD SMITH AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-8035 |
| Document Number | 0000061530 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0061530 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1280 E RICHARD SMITH AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-8035 |
| Document Number | 0000061531 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0061531 |
| Name | CHANGE LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
Source: Tulare County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| Municipality | Tulare City |
| Elementary School District | Tulare City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tulare Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $380,000 (+69.56%) Land $70,000 Building $310,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,371.00 (+3.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $224,104 (+4.04%) Land $59,492 Building $164,612 |
| 2023 | $2,299.00 (+3.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $215,404 Land $57,183 Building $158,221 |
| 2022 | $2,231.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TULARE serves 72,241 people · EPA ID CA5410015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 349 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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